This attraction offers America's largest and most varied collection of
agricultural artifacts and honors the farmers who have made American agriculture the
envy of the world. Displays include the National Farmers Memorial, a one
room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop and a railroad depot.

The museum owns a Lockheed Super G Constellation, a Martin 404 and a
DC-3 now being restored. You can take a tour of the planes. The object of
the museum is to tell the story of early propeller driven commercial aircraft
with photographs, artifacts, printed and audio/visual material. The aircraft fly to
air shows all over the country, so call to confirm that the planes are on display.
http://www.saveaconnie.org/

This unique facility includes a wide variety of interactive exhibits letting
you experience the American Royal Livestock, Rodeo and Horse Show all
year around. You can also see a 25 minute film on the history of Kansas City and
the American Royal.

The excavation of the Steamboat Arabia in 1988 uncovered a "time capsule"
of remarkably preserved 1856 frontier supplies the world's largest collection.
Over 30,000 square feet of living history is presented in an atmosphere
of wonder, discovery and fun!

A museum that commemorates peace-for children. This
nondenominational Children's Peace Pavilion is devoted to teaching children lessons of
peace, harmony, love and understanding. A hands-on museum where children
play games, do arts and crafts, see puppet shows, play on computers and listen
to tape recordings.

Museum visitors will be able to listen to tapes of original radio broadcast
by Dale Carnegie of his "Five Minute Biographies." By means of photographic
reproduction, memorabilia and story, the museum presents a look at the rich
history of Belton and the surrounding area. The original wooden grave
marker and the horse drawn hearse which brought Carry Nation's body to Belton
for burial are on display.

Regional museum, located in an 1877 drugstore, features original
walnut cabinetry, stained-glass partitions and medicines of the drugstore. Exhibits
in the museum reveal a way of life and events from the earliest settlements of
the county. Displayed in the showcases are clothing of bygone days, china,
farm and blacksmith tools and Indian relics (some dating to 4500 B.C.).

The architecture of the farmhouse built in 1892 is typical of middle
income homes in this part of the country in the 1890's. The contents of the house
range from antiques to handcrafted furniture constructed by Marshall Ensor in
the 1920's and 1930's depicting styles of earlier times. The household utensils
and appliances span an era of nearly one hundred years.

The Museum resides in a restored Kansas City Southern Depot. The
Yard Masters office has changing exhibits every three months. The station
agent office is restored as it was in 1920 including its telegraph keys and signaling
devices. The waiting room has artifacts from Grandview's History. There is
also a Missouri Pacific Caboose.

The only Hair Museum in the United States. The entire collection is over
100 years old. The museum features over 100 framed hair wreaths and 400
pieces of jewelry containing or made of human hair dating before 1900. There are
post cards, calling cards, watch fobs, broaches, bracelets, necklaces and
earrings that contain hair or that are made of hair. Old photographs of ladies wearing
hair jewelry plus several other hair items.

The restoration reflects the depression years and the political atmosphere of
the 1930's. From these offices Harry S Truman launched a state-wide
political campaign that took him to the United States Senate. There is a 30
minute audio/visual presentation that gives the history of Truman in Jackson
County preceding his Washington years. Open by advance reservation for
groups desiring tours Mon-Thurs

Step back in time as you walk through the bank office and into the vault
which looks as it did in 1866 during the first successful daylight bank robbery
during peacetime in the United States. Although never convicted, Jesse, Frank and
the James Younger Gang were blamed for the robbery.

The birthplace of Jesse James where he and his brother, Frank, grew up
during the mid-1800's. Your visit will include a guided tour of the authentically
restored family home, museum, largest display of James Family artifacts in the world
and an audio visual presentation.

The Johnson County Historical Museum offers you many ways to explore
the history of the county. Permanent and changing exhibits, hands-on activities
for children, workshops, public programs and special events are featured.

This antebellum, Greek Revival farmhouse was built in 1858. In 1863 the
house served as the headquarters for Colonel "Doc" Jennison, leader of the
Seventh Kansas Calvary. In the fall of 1864 the home was converted into a field
hospital which served both the Confederate and Union Armies. The museum
uses period furnishings (some original). Special features include a formal
herb garden and open hearth cooking demonstrations.

Here you can experience the noble spirit of the Osage Indians, step
into Francois Chouteau's 1821 trading post and walk through a rough-hewn
log cabin to see how the early settlers once lived. You can also explore
both archaeological artifacts and personal items from various cultures or visit
the Planetarium to learn about worlds and galaxies beyond our own.

This restored limestone farm barn was originally built in 1864. The
Leglers traded cabbages and other vegetables with the Indians for wood shingles
and poles to build the original roof. Quantrill and his Raiders stopped at the
Legler barn on their way to burn Lawrence and were fed biscuits. It was also said
that Jesse James and his gang slept there. The Museum houses family heirlooms,
a restored prairie schooner and 1800's area items.

Liberty Jail , first built in 1833, has been authentically restored on its
original location. Cutaway sections show the double walls and massive timbers
typical of frontier prisons. A seemingly obscure building, it was abandoned in 1856
and surely would have been forgotten had not a particular prisoner been
unjustly held within its walls during the winter of 1838-39. The prisoner was
Joseph Smith, first prophet and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints.

The museum presents educational exhibits tracing the history of the war and
the role played by the United States. Exhibits contain objects and archival materials
from the Allied and belligerent nations. A life-sized replica of a trench
and dugout is featured, complete with lighting and sound effects.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITS are located in the Town Pavilion, 12th and Main - lower level.

On August 16, 1862 the Battle of Lone Jack was fought at the site where
the Civil War Museum now stands. The men fought for almost five hours. The
two cannons near the museum entrance were captured and lost four different
times during the battle. The Confederates claimed victory.

The museum features artifacts of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This is
the largest collection of its kind in the United States. You will see an
authentic Bedouin tent complete with furnishings and special collections. The
gardens feature a replica of the gardens in front of the Taj Mahal. The gardens are
best seen after June 1. Take Hwy 50 east to Sam Moore Road, go South to
T intersection turn left, follow road to the right and go about two blocks.
When traveling East on Hwy 50, Sam Moore Road is the first road before AA.

The nation's foremost Interpretive center and archives for the three
major western trails-Santa Fe, Oregon and California. Information on famous
expeditions, such as Lewis and Clark. The center has changing exhibits. A
seventeen minute film called "West" is shown through the day

The museum is located in the Base commander's home and the
Executive officers Home. Memorabilia from those who trained at this station from 1942
to 1970 are found throughout both homes. You will see uniforms, guns,
books, pictures and records. There is a room for Waves and a room for a
Korean Squadron. Also displayed in the museum is a cross from the base chapel
that was destroyed. Displayed outside the museum is a A7E Corsair jet that
served in Desert Storm and a A-4 Fighter jet.

The museum contains outstanding exhibits of local history, including
many artifacts from the Civil War period, a Mormon History room and quantities
of information about the county's coal mining era. The museum also has
a genealogy library
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RAYTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 151
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9705 E. 63rd Street
Raytown, MO
816-353-5033
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, Noon-4pm; Closed Holidays

Since Raytown was started as a black smith shop on the Santa Fe Trail,
the museum features a very extensive 1840's Blacksmith Shop display. It also has
a 1850's General Store and a Raytown school memorabilia display from 1932
to the present. The museum has many changing exhibits.

Bells, Bells, and more Bells, over ten thousand bells of every size and
shape from all over the world. These bells are located in a very large retail store.
The bells are not in one area, they are everywhere, hanging from the ceiling , on
the walls and in show cases. Look carefully because they can be anywhere.

The West building built in 1839 was the first permanent building. Exhibits tell
the story of the Mission's history. Other exhibits highlight construction
techniques and material arts taught to the Indian students. Some of the exhibited
artifacts were made by native American students of the mission. At its height, the
school comprised 2,000 acres with 16 buildings, and had nearly 200 boys and
girls enrolled.

While focusing on the Croation culture, the Museum also hosts exhibits
representing other cultures in the community which include
Czechoslovakian, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Slovenian.
Traditional Croation items are on permanent display including colorful handmade
clothing, original works of glass, wood craftsmanship, and musical instruments. Tea
room open 1pm to 4pm serving Coffee, Tea , Juice and desert.

The museum features over 80 antique furnished doll houses, a wide variety
of antique toys, and contemporary scale miniatures which represent some of
the finest craftsmanship in the United States and Great Britain. The museum is
accessible to handicapped. http://www.umkc.edu/tmm/

WILLIAM MARRA MUSEUM 156
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450 E. Park Street
Olathe, KS
913-791-0573 or 791-0511
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: By appointment only.
A collection beginning in the mid-1800's by students who attended the
Kansas State School for the Deaf .

All exhibits are interactive. Emphasizing science, technology and the
performing arts, Wonderscope stimulates the young at heart, Exhibits have been
designed for children up to age 14. See your shadow frozen in time and do a double
take as you explore the world of optical illusion.

The Museum covers 350 million years of development. Fossil remains
and shells are examples of the areas' first geologic ages of swamp land and
inland sea. The Kanza and Shawnee Indian culture is documented in maps
and pictures. Heirlooms, tools and clothing tell the story of the pioneers as
they moved their households to the Kansas Territory.